microKORG XL+

Even more vintage sounds, including the KORG SGproX piano, M1 and VOX organs and well-known “Tape” instruments

128 onboard sounds, plus 640 additional sounds included with the Editor/Librarian for Mac and PC!

New yet nostalgic - black panel "new vintage" design

Featuring MMT - the distillation of Korg's analog modeling technology

Vocoder with included gooseneck microphone

A powerful Kaoss effects engine – the kind of effects that you would expect from Korg

Korg's proprietary Natural Touch mini-keyboard, designed with an emphasis on playability

Battery powered operation is supported for increased portability

FREE SC MICRO Tote Bag

features

specifications

More Vintage Sounds than Ever
Lush analog modeled synthesizer sounds that are characteristic of the
MicroKorg have been freshly added to the MicroKorg XL+. In addition, for
band use, the MicroKorg XL+ comes equipped with the piano sound from
Korg's classic stage piano, the SGproX (famous for its ability to stand
out in your band's mix), as well as its hard-edged grand-type electric
piano. This compact package also includes sounds from the M1 and the VOX
organ, vintage tape-type string and flute machines, as well as other
gorgeous sounds from keyboard history. Of course, these sounds can be
played full-range like the originals that inspired them, either by using
the onboard octave switch, or by connecting your choice of any
MIDI-capable full-sized keyboard of choice. Each of these 128 programs
are genuinely inspiring sounds, giving the MicroKorg XL+ plenty of
variety to serve as your main keyboard or as a secondary keyboard in
your rig. In addition, Korg has provided a total of 640 free sounds,
downloadable through the free Editor software!

Program genre selector
The MicroKorg XL featured a sound selector that lets you choose your
sound using two large dials: "music genre" and "instrument category."
The new MicroKorg XL+ has been updated with a new set "music genres" to
fit today's evolving music scene. Now you can select a program that
matches your song more intuitively than ever. For even more convenience,
you can also leave one of the dials fixed and use the other dial to
make program changes during a song (music genre fixed), or use the dial
to select vocoder variations (instrument category fixed).

New Yet Nostalgic - "New Vintage" Design
The MicroKorg XL+ projects a style that's reminiscent of vintage
electric pianos, featuring a futuristic and simultaneously retro design
with a stylish black panel and knobs. High-quality parts such as metal
levers, dials that move with an audible click, and knobs with a sturdy
operating feel are some of the ways that the MicroKorg XL+ outclasses
other instruments in its range and enhances your experience editing
synthesizer sounds.
The MicroKorg XL+'s sound engine uses MMT
(Multiple Modeling Technology), borrowing from Korg's well proven wealth
of analog modeling technology. The MMT sound engine has been featured
on numerous products, and provides two oscillators that generate huge
powerful sounds. Oscillator 1 gives you a total of seven types of
oscillator algorithm to choose from, including formant waveforms such as
human voice, and PCM/DWGS waveforms for vintage keyboard and strings.
It also lets you use techniques that cannot be imitated on typical PCM
synthesizers, such as cross modulation, unison, and VPM (Variable Phase
Modulation). By taking advantage of modulation (sync or ring) with
Oscillator 2, it's easy to create complex and powerful sounds.

Vocoder Function with Included Gooseneck Microphone
The MicroKorg XL+ can function as a powerful Vocoder that lets you
connect a mic and use its audio input to shape the tonal character of
the oscillator's sound to create "talking" effects. The Vocoder consists
of a 16-band filter bank that can simulate the Vocoder sounds of the
past and also shift the filter frequencies (Format Shift function) or
adjust the level and pan of each band to dramatically change the overall
sonic character. Using the Vocoder is an easy way to add sounds that
can be found in today’s popular electronic music. Since a gooseneck
microphone is included, you can immediately start using the vocoder in
your songs.

Two master effects utilize the effect engine
that was brought to perfection in Korg's Kaoss Pad series, giving you a
total of 17 powerful effect types including delay and echo effects as
well as dramatic effects such as ring modulator and grain shifter. In
addition, effects such as delay can be synchronized to MIDI clock for a
wide range of possibilities in live performance.

Natural Touch Mini-keyboard
The new Natural Touch mini-keyboard offers an even better playing feel
than ever before. The proportion of the keys has been adjusted to make
chords easier to play, and the touch has been refined for greater ease
when playing rapid phrases. The waterfall-type keys project an aura of
sophistication, and they also help when playing a glissando.

The MicroKorg XL+ can take advantage of the
included AC adaptor or it can run on six AA alkaline batteries. Checking
in at a mere 22 inches long and 4.4 lbs. in weight (main unit only; not
including batteries or mic), the MicroKorg XL+ is a convenient size to
take with you, opening up new performance possibilities on the go.

Expanded Sonic Possibilities via USB
By using a USB cable to connect the MicroKorg XL+ to your computer and
using the sound editor software, you can edit all of the parameters
easily from your computer. In addition to this software*, you can also
download preset program data from the MicroKorg and the MS2000/MS2000B,
and special bonus programs that were made by Korg USA / Korg UK free of
charge to gain access to an even larger number of programs.

*Simply download the “Editor/Plug-In Editor” software from www.korg.com or from your local Korg distributor.

*This software is intended for use with the “MicroKorg XL +” only.

The Editor / Plug in Editor for the “MicroKorg XL”, will not function correctly with the “MicroKorg XL+”.

== Bonus program made by Korg USA ==
Total = 128 programs
Expanding upon the existing bonus banks for the original MicroKorg XL,
this new set includes sounds which showcase MicroKorg XL +’s updated PCM
sounds. Programs featuring Tape Flutes/Strings, The SG Piano, and VOX
organ are all present and ready to use with a quick twist of the dials!

== Bonus program made by Korg UK ==
Total = 128 programs
Venturing into the darker side of the MicroKorg XL sound engine, the
Korg UK bonus bank features an exotic mix of new programs and sound
effects, including essential Dubstep signature sounds, throbbing basses,
gritty lead sounds, analog drum hits, monotron emulations, classic
analog synths along with a variety of hard hitting sound effects. The
MicroKorg XL as you’ve never heard it before!

Supported Computer:An Apple
Macintosh computer that satisfies the operating requirements of Mac OS X and is equipped with a USB port and an Intel or
Power PC processor

Operating system: Mac OS X
version 10.5 or later (“Intel” Only)

More Vintage Sounds than Ever
Lush analog modeled synthesizer sounds that are characteristic of the
MicroKorg have been freshly added to the MicroKorg XL+. In addition, for
band use, the MicroKorg XL+ comes equipped with the piano sound from
Korg's classic stage piano, the SGproX (famous for its ability to stand
out in your band's mix), as well as its hard-edged grand-type electric
piano. This compact package also includes sounds from the M1 and the VOX
organ, vintage tape-type string and flute machines, as well as other
gorgeous sounds from keyboard history. Of course, these sounds can be
played full-range like the originals that inspired them, either by using
the onboard octave switch, or by connecting your choice of any
MIDI-capable full-sized keyboard of choice. Each of these 128 programs
are genuinely inspiring sounds, giving the MicroKorg XL+ plenty of
variety to serve as your main keyboard or as a secondary keyboard in
your rig. In addition, Korg has provided a total of 640 free sounds,
downloadable through the free Editor software!

Program genre selector
The MicroKorg XL featured a sound selector that lets you choose your
sound using two large dials: "music genre" and "instrument category."
The new MicroKorg XL+ has been updated with a new set "music genres" to
fit today's evolving music scene. Now you can select a program that
matches your song more intuitively than ever. For even more convenience,
you can also leave one of the dials fixed and use the other dial to
make program changes during a song (music genre fixed), or use the dial
to select vocoder variations (instrument category fixed).

New Yet Nostalgic - "New Vintage" Design
The MicroKorg XL+ projects a style that's reminiscent of vintage
electric pianos, featuring a futuristic and simultaneously retro design
with a stylish black panel and knobs. High-quality parts such as metal
levers, dials that move with an audible click, and knobs with a sturdy
operating feel are some of the ways that the MicroKorg XL+ outclasses
other instruments in its range and enhances your experience editing
synthesizer sounds.
The MicroKorg XL+'s sound engine uses MMT
(Multiple Modeling Technology), borrowing from Korg's well proven wealth
of analog modeling technology. The MMT sound engine has been featured
on numerous products, and provides two oscillators that generate huge
powerful sounds. Oscillator 1 gives you a total of seven types of
oscillator algorithm to choose from, including formant waveforms such as
human voice, and PCM/DWGS waveforms for vintage keyboard and strings.
It also lets you use techniques that cannot be imitated on typical PCM
synthesizers, such as cross modulation, unison, and VPM (Variable Phase
Modulation). By taking advantage of modulation (sync or ring) with
Oscillator 2, it's easy to create complex and powerful sounds.

Vocoder Function with Included Gooseneck Microphone
The MicroKorg XL+ can function as a powerful Vocoder that lets you
connect a mic and use its audio input to shape the tonal character of
the oscillator's sound to create "talking" effects. The Vocoder consists
of a 16-band filter bank that can simulate the Vocoder sounds of the
past and also shift the filter frequencies (Format Shift function) or
adjust the level and pan of each band to dramatically change the overall
sonic character. Using the Vocoder is an easy way to add sounds that
can be found in today’s popular electronic music. Since a gooseneck
microphone is included, you can immediately start using the vocoder in
your songs.

Two master effects utilize the effect engine
that was brought to perfection in Korg's Kaoss Pad series, giving you a
total of 17 powerful effect types including delay and echo effects as
well as dramatic effects such as ring modulator and grain shifter. In
addition, effects such as delay can be synchronized to MIDI clock for a
wide range of possibilities in live performance.

Natural Touch Mini-keyboard
The new Natural Touch mini-keyboard offers an even better playing feel
than ever before. The proportion of the keys has been adjusted to make
chords easier to play, and the touch has been refined for greater ease
when playing rapid phrases. The waterfall-type keys project an aura of
sophistication, and they also help when playing a glissando.

The MicroKorg XL+ can take advantage of the
included AC adaptor or it can run on six AA alkaline batteries. Checking
in at a mere 22 inches long and 4.4 lbs. in weight (main unit only; not
including batteries or mic), the MicroKorg XL+ is a convenient size to
take with you, opening up new performance possibilities on the go.

Expanded Sonic Possibilities via USB
By using a USB cable to connect the MicroKorg XL+ to your computer and
using the sound editor software, you can edit all of the parameters
easily from your computer. In addition to this software*, you can also
download preset program data from the MicroKorg and the MS2000/MS2000B,
and special bonus programs that were made by Korg USA / Korg UK free of
charge to gain access to an even larger number of programs.

*Simply download the “Editor/Plug-In Editor” software from www.korg.com or from your local Korg distributor.

*This software is intended for use with the “MicroKorg XL +” only.

The Editor / Plug in Editor for the “MicroKorg XL”, will not function correctly with the “MicroKorg XL+”.

== Bonus program made by Korg USA ==
Total = 128 programs
Expanding upon the existing bonus banks for the original MicroKorg XL,
this new set includes sounds which showcase MicroKorg XL +’s updated PCM
sounds. Programs featuring Tape Flutes/Strings, The SG Piano, and VOX
organ are all present and ready to use with a quick twist of the dials!

== Bonus program made by Korg UK ==
Total = 128 programs
Venturing into the darker side of the MicroKorg XL sound engine, the
Korg UK bonus bank features an exotic mix of new programs and sound
effects, including essential Dubstep signature sounds, throbbing basses,
gritty lead sounds, analog drum hits, monotron emulations, classic
analog synths along with a variety of hard hitting sound effects. The
MicroKorg XL as you’ve never heard it before!